Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...As a PhD Linguist, I have a solid understanding of phonetics, second language acquisition, and cross-linguistic differences. I am also experienced with training students for American standardized tests including the SAT, ACT and GRE. These tests require endurance and confidence as well as fundamental skills, which means that all these components have to be learned, practiced, and nurtured equally for a student to achieve a truly excellent score. At the Yale Autism Clinic, I have...

Stay positive, work hard, respect yourself and others. I've taught and tutored for about 4 years. I've tutored K-12 in reading, writing, and ACT/SAT. I've also worked on language skills with college students.

...by giving people the tools they need to find success in their lives. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, consistently rated in the top 25 public universities. I have a degree in Russian with two minors: International Business and Integrated Liberal Studies (The Western 'core cannon' with emphasis on how different areas, politics, art, science, were interrelated). In addition, I have a Certificate of Tutoring ESL from the Madison Literacy Council. Since...

...of students at universities, non-profits and private companies. I have a knack for making the difficult seem easy and interesting. My aim is to ensure that each student leaves our sessions feeling confident enough that they know they can easily tackle the next level in their school curriculum without feeling overwhelmed. Our sessions are light and jovial in tone, yet focused and deliberate in approach. I hold a B.A. in Economics from Emory University and...

...take on U.N. projects, review and edit correspondence documents (letters, memos, talking points, and reports). In my free time I teach ESL to all age groups and also work with professionals who wish to develop their English language skills. In the past, I also worked in a writing center helping high school students to review their college admissions essays. My hobbies include reading and foreign language learning. I speak fluent Russian and Farsi and learning...

...love languages and will speak Spanish any chance I get. I studied Japanese in college as well and even got to study abroad in Japan. Recently, I've been trying to recuperate my Japanese from many years of not practicing. I understand the struggle of learning a language! In college, I did theater and improv and love going to see shows here in New York. Dancing is one of my favorite activities and I am currently...

...goal was for me to speak many languages. And, although I hated going to Spanish and/or French classes as a teenager, I have learned that being fluent in other languages open many doors for new opportunities. Whether as a tourist in a foreign country or a having a job offer, you will be ahead of your peers with the knowledge of a second language. Not to mention, it is a highlight to any resume. I...

I am a graduate from Johns Hopkins University, I am strong in Math, Physics and SAT Math Prep. I tutor Mandarin, too as I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker. I am creative, encouraging, and adventurous. I am a solid soccer player and would like to meet all kinds of you students and help you guys out.

My passion for education has guided me through five fruitful years of tutoring.

...to choose another tutor for math. However, that is the way to get the best expertise: by hiring two specialists, something Varsity Tutors makes easy. You can turn to me for enthusiastic, experienced, and expert help in literature, writing, and verbal/writing test-prep. I taught college English from 1978 through 1991, and I have been a full-time tutor since 1997; I also keep up with all my areas, from reading assigned books that I didn't have...

...learning styles and the varying needs of different students is something that I aim to do at all times; there is no one-size-fits-all method to learning. Each student's unique voice and method of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions,...

...I've always had an interest in education. With tutoring, students have the opportunity to work more closely with an instructor than in the classroom. They can ask more questions, focus on particular goals, and learn at their own pace. As a student and a teacher, I have found that everyone learns differently, and I strive to create an environment suited to the learning style of all students. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Classics from...

...student write a letter to a character in a story, or an historical figure; or create an imaginary diary; or express a written opinion about who was "right or wrong" in a given instance. I also guide students in proper academic writing conventions. I'm very good at helping students understand literature and historical questions and write about them effectively -- and enjoy it! I use story-telling, conversation and simulations, as well as visual aids (photos...

...studied Math at Western Connecticticut State University before switching majors. After graduating, I moved to my favorite city in the world, New York, to try new things. I received a TEFL certification from the International TEFL academy after taking their 170-hour course in 2021. I currently am working as an ESL instructor at Manhattan College's Intensive English Program in New York City. I previously taught ELA and Math at the Huntington Learning Center in Brooklyn....

...from the School of Drama. I did my undergraduate work in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Since relocating to Manhattan from the West Coast, I've had the great fortune to teach in a variety of settings-- from private tutoring, to lead teaching at ESL Language Schools, to leading literacy-based theater residencies in the public school system. My earliest teaching experiences were in college-level English and ESL-- I'm a CELTA-certified ESL...

...a focus on Latin American History. I have also received a Master of Arts in TESOL education from New York University. I am certified in New York State to teach ESL K-12. I have spent more than 5 years teaching abroad mostly in South Korea. I instructed students of all ages and from countries such as Brazil, China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. I tutored professionals looking to improve their business English, college students preparing for...

...the relevancy of every class, to their daily life and life goals. As a Tutor, I help students to set long and short-term academic goals. I work with them to develop metrics to measure learning and growth. The sessions that I conduct are tailored to the individual student and include creative approaches that incorporate their interests wherever possible. I enjoy working with middle school and high school students as well as adults looking to improve...

...a pre-sales engineer, consultant, trainer, and quality assurance engineer. Consulting in several industries gave me broad exposure to real-world problems and a work ethic that may serve as a role model. I learned to listen to problems and come up with creative and practical solutions. As a trainer and pre-sales engineer, I co-wrote a tutorial, created class materials, and made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts....

...embarking on my first overseas teaching job, my Mom looked at me and said, "You're the right person for this." Thus began a journey of teaching, learning and global discovery that was to shape the person I am today. I get back so much more than I give, and I give a tremendous amount, making sure my students get what they need, and more. Tutoring provides a more personal approach to education, in the spirit...

...the transfer of information. Whether it be in my classroom, in the gym or everyday life, I love environments that allow for this data exchange. I have been instructing ELA and tutoring for over 2 years to both American and foreign students. I'm a personable, active listener who is passionate about producing creative, engaging lessons while guiding learners to the answers they seek. I've been known to use the term sherpa! Sherpa Brian! My teaching...